NEET2026PhysicsChapterActual
In the given circuit, a 20 V ideal battery is connected across the terminals P and S. An ideal ammeter is connected between nodes Q and R. Determine the reading of the ammeter.
Options
- A0 A
- B2 A
- C4 A
- D6 A
Correct answer
B. 2 A
Step-by-step solution
An ideal ammeter has zero resistance, so it acts as a short circuit between nodes Q and R. This means nodes Q and R are at the same potential. The circuit can be simplified as two parallel combinations in series. The 2 and 4 resistors are in parallel, and the 6 and 3 resistors are in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the first parallel combination (between P and Q/R) is: R₁ = 2 4 2 + 4 = 8 6 = 4 3 The equivalent resistance of the second parallel combination (between Q/R and S) is: R₂ = 6 3 6 + 3 = 18 9 = 2 The